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123 Somewhere Street
Yourtown, US 12345
Prepared for: Bob Client
Prepared by: Whole Home Inspection
1234 Company Lane
Somewhere, US 12345
Table of Contents
General Information 2
Lots and Grounds 3
Exterior 3
Roof 4
Garage 6
Electrical 6
Attic 8
Structure 9
Basement 9
Air Conditioning 10
Heating System 11
Fireplace/Wood Stove 11
Plumbing 12
Bathroom 12
Bedroom 14
Kitchen 15
Living Space 16
Laundry Room/Area 17
Summary 18
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General Information
Property Information
Property Address 123 Somewhere Street
City Yourtown State US Zip 12345
Contact Name Sam Goodagent
Phone 123-555-1234
Email sam@goodagents.com
Client Information
Client Name Bob Client
Client Address 1234 Client Drive
City Somewhere State OH Zip 12345
Phone 123-555-2345
Email bob@clients.com
Inspection Company
Inspector Name Sam Murrell
Company Name Whole Home Inspection
Address 1234 Company Lane
City Somewhere State US Zip 12345
Phone 111-222-3333
Email info@yourinspectioncompany.com
Conditions
Others Present Buyer's Agent and Buyer Property Occupied Occupied
Estimated Age 30 Entrance Faces East
Inspection Date 05/03/2017
Electric On Yes
Gas/Oil On Yes
Water On Yes
Weather Partly cloudy Soil Conditions Dry
Space Below Grade Basement
Building Type Single family Garage Attached
Water Source City How Verified Multiple Listing Service
Sewage Disposal City How Verified Multiple Listing Service
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Driveway: Concrete
Walks: Concrete
Porch: Concrete - Settling away from foundation with surface cracks noted
Patio: Asphalt pavers
Grading: Moderate slope
Vegetation: Trees, Shrubs - Keep plantings trimmed away from foundation and roof areas
Window Wells: Drain present
Retaining Walls: Stone
Fences: Vinyl
Exterior 1st Floor Exterior Surface
Type: Brick veneer - Some damaged bricks, Recommend sealing brick with penetration sealer products
2nd Floor Exterior Surface
Type: Vinyl siding - Damaged front shutter, Chalking noted due to age, One panel needs to be
repositioned at rear elevation
Trim: Aluminum - Chalking noted due to age, Loose nails in areas
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Exterior (Continued)Fascia: Aluminum
Soffits: Vinyl - Loose/sagging at front porch
Door Bell: Hard wired
Entry Doors: Wood
Patio Door: Vinyl sliding - Re Secure loose handle hardware, Screen damage noted
Windows: Vinyl insulated - Reseal caulking at window perimeters at brick window openings
Window Screens: Metal
Basement Windows: Vinyl casement
Exterior Lighting: Surface mount
Exterior Electric Outlets: 110 VAC GFCI
Hose Bibs: Gate - Properly secure fixture(s) to exterior wall with fasteners
Gas Meter: Exterior surface mount at side of home - Rust present, Keep bushes and shrubs away from meter
Main Gas Valve: Located at gas meter
Roof Main Roof Surface
Method of Inspection: On roof
Unable to Inspect: 0%
Material: Fiberglass shingle
Type: Gable
Approximate Age: 5
Flashing: Metal
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Roof (Continued)Plumbing Vents: Copper
Electrical Mast: Underground utilities
Gutters: Aluminum - Loose nails, Sagging gutters at front and rear Sagging gutters
Downspouts: Aluminum
Leader/Extension: Splash blocks - Splash block(s) not properly installed
Right side Chimney
Chimney: Brick
Flue/Flue Cap: Clay tile - Weather cap obstructed view of flue
Chimney Flashing: Galvanized
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Garage Attached Garage
Type of Structure: Attached Car Spaces: 2
Garage Doors: Insulated aluminum
Door Operation: Mechanized
Door Opener: Overhead Door
Exterior Surface: Brick veneer
Roof: Asphalt shingle
Roof Structure: 2x6 Rafter
Service Doors: Wood - Wood rot at bottom of door and frame
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall - Hole(s) noted in walls
Floor/Foundation: Poured concrete - Minor floor cracks noted-seal cracks
Hose Bibs: Gate
Electrical: 110 VAC - Fluorescent lighting missing covers and lenses
Smoke Detector:
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Gutters: Aluminum
Downspouts: Aluminum
ElectricalService Size Amps: 200 Volts: 120/240 VAC
Service: Aluminum
120 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper and aluminum - Evaluation by a licensed electrician is recommended, See aluminum
wiring notes below
240 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper
Aluminum Wiring: Present at several circuits - Aluminum branch wiring has had a history of problems relating to poor
connections due to galvanic corrosion, dissimilar metals, brittle conductors and type of aluminum alloy used during the
time period of 1965 through 1972. These problems create unsatisfactory conditions at connections and splice
locations and therefore create potential fire hazards. Recommend wiring update for aluminum wiring by a licensed
electrician, Circuits are recommended to be upgraded with special compression type connectors at splices and branch
circuits to reduce the potential risks of aluminum branch wiring.(Cop-Alum Crimp System)
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Electrical (Continued)Aluminum Wiring: (continued)
Conductor Type: Romex, Non-metallic sheathed cable
Ground: Plumbing and rod in ground
Smoke Detectors: Hard wired with battery back up and light
Basement Electric Panel
Manufacturer: Cutler-Hammer
Maximum Capacity: 200 Amps
Main Breaker Size: 200 Amps
Breakers: Copper
AFCI: 110 volt
GFCI: Present
Is the panel bonded? Yes
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Attic Attached Garage Attic
Method of Inspection: In the attic
Unable to Inspect: 15% - Safety and footing
Roof Framing: 2x3/4 Truss - Wood blocking components missing at chimney perimeter
Sheathing: Plywood - Water stains and slight damage present, Areas of sheathing have been repaired
Ventilation: Ridge and soffit vents
Insulation: Fiberglass loose fill
Insulation Depth: 4"
Wiring/Lighting: 110 VAC
Main Attic
Method of Inspection: In the attic
Unable to Inspect: 10% - Safety and footing
Roof Framing: 2x3/4 Truss
Sheathing: Plywood - Poor repair at 2 areas near ridge at rear slope - No H clips installed and repair only spanned one
truss - Recommend additional support be installed
Ventilation: Gable vent(s), Ridge vent(s)
Insulation: Fiberglass loose fill
Insulation Depth: 6"
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StructureStructure Type: Wood frame
Foundation: Poured concrete
Differential Movement: Slight settlement present - Minor settlement at front porch, Cracks will require monitoring
Beams: Steel I-Beam
Bearing Walls: Wood frame
Joists/Trusses: 2x10 - Areas not visible due to ceiling finishes or other obstructions, Framing joist near fireplace
chimney shows evidence of previous termite infestation - No repairs required, Seal penetration as required
Piers/Posts: Steel posts
Stairs/Handrails: Wood stairs with wood handrails
Subfloor: Plywood
Basement Main Basement
Unable to Inspect: 0%
Ceiling: Suspended Acoustical System - Evidence of past water staining
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Carpet - Carpet stains noted
Floor Drain: Surface drain
Doors: Hollow wood
Windows: Vinyl casement
Electrical: 110 VAC - Loose junction boxes, missing and miss-sized covers, extension cord wiring to projector
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Basement (Continued)Electrical: (continued)
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Insulation: Fiberglass insulation at rim joist areas
Ventilation: Windows
Sump Pump: Submerged
Basement Stairs/Railings: Wood stairs with wood handrails
Air Conditioning Main AC System
A/C System Operation: Appears serviceable
Condensate Removal: Plastic tubing
Exterior Unit: Pad mounted
Manufacturer: Rheem
Area Served: Whole house Approximate Age: 7
Fuel Type: 110 VAC Temperature Differential: 16 degrees
Type: Central A/C Capacity: 3 Ton
Visible Coil: Copper core with aluminum fins
Refrigerant Lines: Serviceable condition
Electrical Disconnect: Breaker disconnect
Exposed Ductwork: Metal
Blower Fan/Filters: Direct drive with electronic filter
Thermostats: Single Zone
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Heating System Basement Heating System
Heating System Operation: Appears functional
Manufacturer: Ducane
Type: Forced air Capacity: 100,000 BTUHR
Area Served: Whole house Approximate Age: 6
Fuel Type: Natural gas
Heat Exchanger: 5 Burner
Unable to Inspect: 20%
Blower Fan/Filter: Direct drive with electronic filter
Distribution: Metal duct
Draft Control: Automatic
Flue Pipe: Double wall
Controls: Limit switch
Humidifier: General - Inoperative - Requires service/replacement
Thermostats: Single Zone
Suspected Asbestos: No
Fireplace/Wood Stove Family Room Fireplace
Fireplace Construction: Masonry
Type: Wood burning
Fireplace Insert: Standard
Smoke Chamber: Brick
Flue: Clay tile
Damper: Metal
Hearth: Raised
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PlumbingService Line: Copper
Main Water Shutoff: Basement
Water Lines: Copper
Drain Pipes: Cast iron, Copper - Pitting cast iron drain piping stack - replace affected sections where required Temporary Leak Repair Temporary Leak Repair
Service Caps: Accessible
Vent Pipes: Copper
Gas Service Lines: Black Iron
Utility Room Water Heater
Water Heater Operation: Functional at time of inspection
Manufacturer: Ruud
Type: Natural gas Capacity: 40 Gal.
Approximate Age: 9 Area Served: Whole house
Flue Pipe: Single wall metal
TPRV and Drain Tube: Brass/Copper
Bathroom Master Bathroom
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Laminated flooring - Gapping noted in planks
Doors: Hollow wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: GFCI
Counter/Cabinet: Wood
Sink/Basin: One piece sink/counter top
Faucets/Traps: Delta
Shower/Surround: Ceramic tile - Leaking at corner of door frame
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Bathroom (Continued)Toilets: Porcelain
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Ventilation: Window
2nd Floor Hall Bathroom
Closet: Large - Alignment needed at closet doors
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Laminated flooring - Gapping noted in planks
Doors: Hollow wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: GFCI
Counter/Cabinet: Wood
Sink/Basin: One piece sink/counter top
Faucets/Traps: Delta fixtures with a metal trap - Leaking shower head, Loose trim rings
Tub/Surround: Porcelain tub and ceramic tile surround
Toilets: Porcelain
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Ventilation: Window
1st Floor Hall Half Bathroom
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Ceramic tile - Cracked tile noted
Doors: Solid wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: GFCI
Counter/Cabinet: Laminate and wood
Sink/Basin: One piece sink/counter top
Faucets/Traps: Delta fixtures with a metal trap
Toilets: Porcelain
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
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Bathroom (Continued)Ventilation: Window
Bedroom 2nd Floor Master Bedroom
Closet: Walk In and Large
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Carpet
Doors: Solid wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: 110 VAC
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up and light
Middle Bedroom
Closet: Large
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Carpet
Doors: Hollow wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: 110 VAC
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up and light in 2nd floor hallway
Southeast Bedroom
Closet: Large
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Carpet
Doors: Solid wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: 110 VAC
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up and light in 2nd floor hallway
Southwest Bedroom
Closet: Large
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Hardwood
Doors: Hollow wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: 110 VAC
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up and light in 2nd floor hallway
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Kitchen 1st Floor Kitchen
Cooking Appliances: Frigidaire
Disposal: General Electric
Dishwasher: Maytag - Properly secure the dishwasher discharge hose so that it creates a "high loop" above the basin
drain to minimize food or water backup under dishwasher
Air Gap Present? No
Refrigerator: Amana
Microwave: General Electric
Sink: Stainless Steel - The drain is starting to chip around the edge.
Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI
Plumbing/Fixtures: Stainless Steel
Counter Tops: Solid Surface
Cabinets: Wood - Loose cabinet door hinges
Pantry: Large
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Ceramic tile
Doors: Hollow wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated - Insulated glass unit seal failure
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
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Living Space 1st Floor Living Space
Closet: Various - Missing door glides at bypass closet door in Foyer
Ceiling: Drywall
Walls: Drywall
Floor: Ceramic tile, Carpet, Hadwood - Worn wood finish in Family room
Doors: Solid wood
Windows: Vinyl Insulated
Electrical: 110 VAC - Replace missing dimmer switch in Dining room
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up and light
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Laundry Room/Area Basement Laundry Room/Area
Ceiling: Exposed framing
Walls: Concrete
Floor: Poured
Doors: Hollow wood
Electrical: 110 VAC
Smoke Detector: Hard wired with battery back up and light
HVAC Source: Air exchange ventilation
Laundry Tub: Concrete
Laundry Tub Drain: Copper
Washer Hose Bib: Gate valves
Washer and Dryer Electrical: 120/240 VAC
Dryer Vent: Metal flex
Washer Drain: Drains to laundry tub
Floor Drain: Surface drain
Final CommentsThis is a place to enter any final comments that will appear in the inspection report after the body of the report.
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Marginal SummaryThis summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is recommended that the client read the complete report.
Lots and Grounds
1. Vegetation: Trees, Shrubs - Keep plantings trimmed away from foundation and roof areas
Exterior
2. 1st Floor Exterior Surface Type: Brick veneer - Some damaged bricks, Recommend sealing brick with penetration
sealer products
3. 2nd Floor Exterior Surface Type: Vinyl siding - Damaged front shutter, Chalking noted due to age, One panel needs
to be
repositioned at rear elevation
4. Trim: Aluminum - Chalking noted due to age, Loose nails in areas
5. Soffits: Vinyl - Loose/sagging at front porch
6. Patio Door: Vinyl sliding - Re Secure loose handle hardware, Screen damage noted
7. Windows: Vinyl insulated - Reseal caulking at window perimeters at brick window openings
8. Hose Bibs: Gate - Properly secure fixture(s) to exterior wall with fasteners
Roof
9. Gutters: Aluminum - Loose nails, Sagging gutters at front and rear
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Roof (Continued)Gutters: (continued)
Sagging gutters
10. Leader/Extension: Splash blocks - Splash block(s) not properly installed
Garage
11. Attached Garage Walls: Drywall - Hole(s) noted in walls
12. Attached Garage Floor/Foundation: Poured concrete - Minor floor cracks noted-seal cracks
13. Attached Garage Electrical: 110 VAC - Fluorescent lighting missing covers and lenses
Electrical
14. 120 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper and aluminum - Evaluation by a licensed electrician is recommended, See
aluminum wiring notes below
15. Aluminum Wiring: Present at several circuits - Aluminum branch wiring has had a history of problems relating to
poor connections due to galvanic corrosion, dissimilar metals, brittle conductors and type of aluminum alloy used
during the time period of 1965 through 1972. These problems create unsatisfactory conditions at connections and
splice locations and therefore create potential fire hazards. Recommend wiring update for aluminum wiring by a
licensed electrician, Circuits are recommended to be upgraded with special compression type connectors at splices
and branch circuits to reduce the potential risks of aluminum branch wiring.(Cop-Alum Crimp System)
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Marginal Summary (Continued)Marginal Summary (Continued)
Attic
16. Attached Garage Attic Roof Framing: 2x3/4 Truss - Wood blocking components missing at chimney perimeter
17. Attached Garage Attic Sheathing: Plywood - Water stains and slight damage present, Areas of sheathing have
been repaired
18. Main Attic Sheathing: Plywood - Poor repair at 2 areas near ridge at rear slope - No H clips installed and repair
only spanned one truss - Recommend additional support be installed
Structure
19. Joists/Trusses: 2x10 - Areas not visible due to ceiling finishes or other obstructions, Framing joist near fireplace
chimney shows evidence of previous termite infestation - No repairs required, Seal penetration as required
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Marginal Summary (Continued)
Basement
20. Main Basement Floor: Carpet - Carpet stains noted
21. Main Basement Electrical: 110 VAC - Loose junction boxes, missing and miss-sized covers, extension cord wiring
to projector
Bathroom
22. Master Bathroom Floor: Laminated flooring - Gapping noted in planks
23. Master Bathroom Shower/Surround: Ceramic tile - Leaking at corner of door frame
24. 2nd Floor Hall Bathroom Closet: Large - Alignment needed at closet doors
25. 2nd Floor Hall Bathroom Floor: Laminated flooring - Gapping noted in planks
26. 1st Floor Hall Half Bathroom Floor: Ceramic tile - Cracked tile noted
Kitchen
27. 1st Floor Kitchen Dishwasher: Maytag - Properly secure the dishwasher discharge hose so that it creates a "high
loop" above the basin drain to minimize food or water backup under dishwasher
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Marginal Summary (Continued)28. 1st Floor Kitchen Sink: Stainless Steel - The drain is starting to chip around the edge.
Living Space
29. 1st Floor Living Space Closet: Various - Missing door glides at bypass closet door in Foyer
30. 1st Floor Living Space Floor: Ceramic tile, Carpet, Hadwood - Worn wood finish in Family room
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Defective SummaryThis summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is recommended that the client read the complete report.
Lots and Grounds
1. Porch: Concrete - Settling away from foundation with surface cracks noted
Garage
2. Attached Garage Service Doors: Wood - Wood rot at bottom of door and frame
Heating System
3. Basement Heating System Humidifier: General - Inoperative - Requires service/replacement
Plumbing
4. Drain Pipes: Cast iron, Copper - Pitting cast iron drain piping stack - replace affected sections where required Temporary Leak Repair Temporary Leak Repair
Bathroom
5. 2nd Floor Hall Bathroom Faucets/Traps: Delta fixtures with a metal trap - Leaking shower head, Loose trim rings
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Bathroom (Continued)Faucets/Traps: (continued)
Kitchen
6. 1st Floor Kitchen Windows: Vinyl Insulated - Insulated glass unit seal failure
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